Former judge missed political life
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Michael Donohue is a political animal. A lifelong Republican, he served as Cape May County GOP chairman, ran for Assembly twice, and enjoys a good political scrum, arguing conservative policy and talking points. But once he became a New Jersey Superior Court judge he had to publicly abandon his […]
Democrats make case for CD-2
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – There was more agreement than sparring as Democratic candidates for the Second Congressional District outlined their positions at a public forum last week. The Middle Township Democratic Club sponsored the March 4 candidate’s forum held at the Old Cape May Court House. Candidates answered questions from moderators Jim Quinn, Lenora […]
County to state: hike Shore Protection Fund
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – The County of Cape May passed a resolution supporting an increase in State funding for the “Shore Protection Fund,” from $25 million to $50 million. There is a bill in the Assembly and Senate that would increase that allotment. The Shore Protection Fund provides important funding that allows the State […]
Portrait painter Paul Fuentes’ opening is this Friday night
OCEAN CITY — Oil painter Paul Fuentes brings his exhibit featuring people, places and things, to the Ocean City Arts Center March 2-31. A “Meet the Artist” reception will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 13. Fuentes will exhibit several of his portraits of famous people such as Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Secretary of State […]
Levchuk challenges Wilson for council seat in Third Ward
By ERIC AVEDISSIAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Jody Levchuk, whose Boardwalk businesses sell everything from T-shirts to ice cream and candy, threw his hat in the political ring as a Third Ward council candidate in the May 12 municipal elections. Four four-year ward council seats will be filled this year, including one for the Third […]
Stand up and be counted:
Census shapes local future By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff Just like many things in life, the census is about money and power. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the count provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, school districts and many other governmental, private and nonprofit agencies use to provide daily services, products and support […]
U.T., O.C. preparing virus response
School districts send out letters, heed agencies By DAVID NAHAN and KRISTEN KELLEHER/Sentinel staff PETERSBURG – Superintendents of Cape May County schools met with the executive county superintendent Monday over concerns about the COVID-19 virus. In the Upper Township school district, Superintendent Vince Palmieri posted a letter to parents saying if schools were closed because […]
Colony Club marks 70 years with fashion show, luncheon March 28
By KRISTEN KELLEHER/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – In 1950, the newly formed Colony Club of Ocean City advocated for fluoride in the city’s drinking water and fundraised for student scholarships. Seventy years later, the club’s members continue to advocate for and support education and charities in the community. A group of 50 women formed […]
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN O.C.
FREE CONCERT – The brass ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band will perform 2 p.m. March 15 at the Ocean City Music Pier. The show will feature orchestral transcriptions, patriotic favorites, jazz standards, new compositions and distinctive arrangements. The concert is free, but anybody who wishes to attend must reserve a […]
Tom Rotondi files to run for Second Ward seat on Ocean City Council
By ERIC AVEDISSIAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Tom Rotondi was a soldier, a police officer, and a salesman and if all goes right in the May 12 election, he could add city councilman to his resume. Rotondi, 41, filed his petition with the city clerk March 5 to run as a candidate for the vacant […]